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Saudi investment summit: who has pulled out so far

A lengthening list of finance, corporate and political leaders have abandoned the so-called ‘Davos in the Desert’

The Riyadh investment conference was seen as a showcase for the economic reforms of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman
The Riyadh investment conference was seen as a showcase for the economic reforms of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman Photo: Getty Images

Over the past week Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment summit has gone into freefall, with a surge of cancellations from high profile speakers and attendees initiated by the disappearance and suspected murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Although organisations may still be sending official representatives to the Future Investment Initiative, Financial News can confirm that the following high-profile individuals, who were due to attend, have now pulled out of the Saudi summit:

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